GRE Word List
EMISSARY
one designated as the agent of another : representative
The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |